Zacua Ventures

🚀 Exciting News! Zacua Ventures closes an oversubscribed $56 million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Construction Technology 🏗️ We're thrilled to announce the closing of Zacua Ventures' inaugural fund, totaling $56 million, aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry with cutting-edge technology. As part of this milestone, we're also proud to lead a $9-million seed round for the innovative data infrastructure startup FLEXNODE. What sets Zacua apart is our unique blend of global corporate investors, industry leaders within their respective domains. With their support, we've surpassed our initial fundraising target, reflecting the immense enthusiasm for tech-driven solutions in construction. Our team brings together decades of experience in venture capital, technology, and construction, positioning Zacua to invest in startups addressing key themes: productivity, sustainability, and urbanization. From enhancing construction efficiency to reducing carbon footprints, we're committed to supporting game-changing solutions. Operating globally, Zacua Ventures bridges startups and corporate investors across North America, Europe, Latam and Asia, fostering collaboration and growth. Since our inception, we've backed over a dozen startups, making us one of the most active construction VCs globally. At Zacua Ventures, we're committed to shaping the future of construction technology, driving #sustainability, #productivity, and #urbanization worldwide. Thanks TechCrunch for covering the news! Vivin Hegde, Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Juan N., Margarita de la Peña Virgós, Victoria Smith, Pedro Garcia, Ruben Weinstein Document Crunch, ecoworks, Field Materials, Construex, Sitewire, Raise Robotics, Mercator AI, FLEXNODE, Outbuild, CONXAI, Concrete4Change, Pathways #contech #startup #venturecapital #construction #aec #builtenvironment #innovation #ai #sustainability https://lnkd.in/dEP9RAb3

We did it!! ✅ Zacua Ventures was at Colombia's first #Contech event 🇨🇴 🤖 , hanging out with over 90 construction #tech lovers. Our team member Margarita de la Peña Virgós, as a panelist, rocked it with her insights on industry knowledge. This is just the start. We're stoked about what's next at Colombia Tech Week and for the future of Contech in Colombia & #LatAm! What's your take on the future of construction? Drop us a comment! Special thanks to: Felipe Garzón ( Spybee ) Valentina Gnecco Peralta y Valeria De Gamboa P. ( Amazon Web Services (AWS)) Robert ROCHA B. & Ana María Montoya Arango ( Leonard:LatAm ) Bernardo Gamboa ( Buildtech Ventures LLC ) Camacol Colombia Juan Diaz y Johanna Carolina Cárdenas Rodríguez ( koggi ) Pedro Celia ( Licify ) Luis Enrique Flórez Parodi ( La Mezcladora - Hub de Innovación ) Ana Cristina Isaza Zuluaga ( Amarilo S.A.S. ) Julian Villamizar ( AR CONSTRUCCIONES) Alejandra Pardo de Francisco (Conconcreto)

Zacua Ventures is getting ready for one of Europe's largest #Proptech Events! Join our Managing Partner Mauricio Tessi Weiss in #London 🇬🇧💂♂️, Sept 4 & 5 at PropTech Connect ( Matthew Maltzoff ). We're excited to meet new #startups, investors, and innovators shaping the future of real estate technology at this incredible event. More info about the event ➡️➡️ https://lnkd.in/dVmUXeRA #proptech #proptechconnect #london #innovation #vc #venturecapital #zacuaventures #startups #investors Vivin Hegde Juan N. Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Zacua Ventures is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Toronto Summit by BuiltWorlds! From 🗓️ September 10th to 12th, our Founder Partner, Vivin Hegde, will be joining the esteemed panel of experts at this industry event. 🏗️ Alongside Roberto Arroyo from Construex, Viving will be discussing the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of the building, tech and infrastructure sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore new collaborations. More info about the event:  https://lnkd.in/eCuX2Gzf #ZacuaVentures #BuiltWorlds #TorontoSummit #Innovation #ConstructionTech

Meet our Team! 📢 📢 We're excited to shine a spotlight on Mauricio Tessi Weiss, our Founding Partner for EU & LatAm at Zacua Ventures Mauricio's journey from the construction industry 🏗 to venture capital is a testament to his adaptability and drive. His experience at Cemex, where he played a pivotal role in building the VC division (Cemex Ventures), has equipped him with the skills needed to identify and support the next generation of innovative companies. 🚀🚀 At Zacua Ventures, Mauricio is instrumental in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities across Europe and Latin America. His deep understanding of the market, combined with his hands-on approach, makes him an invaluable partner to our portfolio companies. 💪💪 We're proud to have Mauricio on our team. His passion for sustainability, productivity, and urbanization aligns perfectly with our mission to tackle the world's biggest challenges. 🌍♻️🤖 #ZacuaVentures #LatAm #Europe #VentureCapital #VC #Construction #VC #Technology #Contech #innovation #investing #entrepreneur Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Mark your calendars! ️ ✅✅✅ Our LatAm Investment Lead, Margarita de la Peña Virgós, is headed to #Bogotá 🇨🇴 for the Colombia Tech Week on August 26th 🗓 Want to know what the future of construction looks like? Join us to hear from Margarita, who'll be sharing her insights alongside other industry experts as they discuss the latest trends and innovations shaping the sector. Margarita de la Peña Virgós Bernardo Gamboa Zacua Ventures Spybee Amazon Web Services (AWS) Leonard Buildtech Ventures LLC Camacol Colombia koggi Vivin Hegde Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Another great news for our portfolio companies! 👏👏👏 FLEXNODE ( Andrew C. Lindsey ) , one of our most promising startups, has been awarded the 2024 Fire Award 🏆 🔥 ( DC Inno). Their innovative solution addresses a critical market need and we are confident that they will continue to excel in the coming years, making significant contributions to the industry. What are your thoughts on the future of digital infrastructure? 🤖 💻 ✅ About the startup: #Flexnode is a new generation of #datacenter company that leverages the most advanced methodologies and technologies in the built environment to provide a simple and easy way to configure, deploy and operate your high-density digital infrastructure around the world. #PropTech #Investments #Startups #PortfolioCompany #innovate #Flexnode Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Juan N. Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Podcast Alert! 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Did you know that construction is ripe for disruption? Our founding partner , Vivin Hegde, dives deep into this topic and more on the latest CleanTechies #Podcast with Somil Aggarwal. From tackling construction's toughest challenges with a "gentle disruption" approach to the critical role of early-stage investments, Vivin shares invaluable insights into Zacua Ventures' mission and our passion for proptech innovation. Want to learn about the future of #construction tech, #robotics, and #sustainable materials? Tune in to discover why we believe in a global approach to finding the next big thing and what it takes to build a successful proptech startup. Check out the full episode and let us know your thoughts! 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqbi87YJ #proptech #constructiontech #sustainability #venturecapital #innovation #podcast #cleantechies #zacuaventures Vivin Hegde Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Dear ConTech Friends! 🤖🏗️ In the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) context, Zacua Ventures and Woh Hup (Private) Limited are hosting a special #ConstructionTech Meet & Greet in #Singapore on 🗓️September 5th. Featuring international execs and startups from #Europe and the #MiddleEast, join us for an evening of startup pitches, insightful discussions, and relaxed networking. Secure your spot here: https://lu.ma/ctsz3dek #construction #technology #IBEW #ZacuaVentures #WohHup #networking Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Exciting news from our portfolio companies! 🚀📢 Concrete4Change in collaboration with GOLDBECK they've successfully piloted a groundbreaking #technology that significantly improves concrete's strength while permanently mineralizing #CO2. This is a game-changer for the #construction #industry and a testament to our commitment to backing innovative solutions that tackle climate change. We can't wait to see what they achieve next! 🚀🚀 Concrete4change team: Sid Pourfalah Michael Wise Dalraj Nijjar Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia